The Yes Trap: Why Too Many Opportunities Are Killing Your Business Growth

The Yes Trap: Why Too Many Opportunities Are Killing Your Business Growth

July 2, 2026 · 5 min

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This episode discusses how saying yes to too many opportunities can hinder business growth.

If everything is a yes, nothing is a priority. This Inc. Tip was written by David Finkel, the co-author of 'Scale: Seven Proven Principles to Grow Your Business and Get Your Life Back' Find more helpful tips at Inc.com/lead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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